The ikario Podcast: human thriving in the modern world

In this episode, we take a trip right into the heart of what we call, the "Human Zoo." This is a phrase we use at ikario to describe the current state of modern civilisation, which is a system not designed for human thriving. In this conversation, we discuss exactly why this is, what damage the human zoo causes and most importantly, how to break out of it. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/009/  

This is part 7 of the  "How To Get Your Shit Together" series.   If we wish to steer the ship of our lives in our desired direction, we will need more than just knowledge. We need to become implementers. We need to overcome chronic procrastination and take consistent action. But where do we start? As always, we provide 3 points of advice in order to answer this question. Show notes & links: http://ikario.com/008/

This is part 6 of the  "How To Get Your Shit Together" series. Up to this point, we've helped you optimise your life in multiple dimensions. But what do you do after you've become successful, fit and happy? What comes after we've gotten our shit together?  Most self-development stops short of this question. In this episode, we attempt to provide an answer to that by diving headfirst into the question of meaning, virtue and purpose.  Show notes & links: http://ikario.com/007/

This is part 5 of the  "How To Get Your Shit Together" series.   This time, we provide three strategies for taking control of your finances and making overall better decisions when it comes to how you spend, track & earn your money.  In this episode, we once again answer the question of "where do I even start?" by providing the 3 highest leverage methods for levelling up your financial game.  Links & show notes here: https://ikario.com/006/

This is part 4 of the  "How To Get Your Shit Together" series. This time, we provide three strategies for levelling up your social life. Many people simply accept sub-optimal relationships as being the norm but this doesn't need to be the case. In this episode, we show how you can level up your social connections immediately and in such a way that doesn't rely on other peoples behaviour. In this episode, we once again answer the question of "where do I even start?" by providing the 3 highest leverage methods for improving your social life. Find show notes & links here: http://ikario.com/005/

This is part 3 of the  "How To Get Your Shit Together" series.    This time, we take on the mind. Rather than being a tool that humans use effectively, the mind is mostly the one in charge. This often has chaotic consequences for our own lives, our well-being and society as a whole. The truth is, we can regain perspective and some control over our own minds. In this episode, we once again answer the question of "where do I even start?" by providing the 3 highest leverage methods for improving your mental well-being & effectiveness.   Find show notes & links here: https://ikario.com/004/

This is part 2 of the  "How To Get Your Shit Together" series. This time, we take on emotional health. Most humans are dragging around an enormous amount of emotional baggage. And we're given precious few tools to deal with any of it. The truth is, many emotional issues are completely resolveable, we simply lack the knowledge and the cultural context for doing so. In this episode, we once again answer the question of "where do I even start?" by providing the 3 highest leverage methods for improving your emotional wellbeing. These are the 3 things that yield the most outsized positive results with the least time and effort required. Find show notes & links here: https://ikario.com/003/

In this episode, we're kicking off the "How To Get Your Shit Together" series by talking about the foundation for all other aspects of self-development: your physical health.  Shane & Ollie discuss the 3 highest leverage, practical ways to drastically improve your health & fitness. If you've ever looked up at high performers, highly successful people and people who just generally have their shiit together and wondered: "how can I become like that? Where do I even start?" - this series and this first episode is the answer you've been waiting for. Find show notes & links here: https://ikario.com/002/

We're starting off the ikario podcast by answer the question: wtf is the ikario podcast? In this episode, Shane Melaugh and Oliver Cowlishaw discuss why self improvement and personal power are so important, how the ikario approach is different from your typical self development content and what all this has to do with Dan Bilzerian. Plus, we discuss concepts like emotional flexibility and the "everything is practice" mindset. Find show notes & links here: https://ikario.com/001/